Buying a gift for anyone can be difficult, especially if that person is an elderly parent or loved one. Many seniors say, "Don't spend your money on me, I already have everything I need." And by the time they have reached a certain age, this...
You may have noticed tennis courts around your community looking a little different recently with more nets and additional lines. Indeed, indoor and outdoor courts across the country are being converted to accommodate pickleball--one of the fastest growing sports in the United States. Although it was...
Is a declining memory inevitable with aging? This may not always be the case, according to a small study published in the October 2017 journal PLOS One. The Northwestern University SuperAging Program conducted the study first using neuropsychological testing to place participants into two groups....
Did you know your skin is the largest and heaviest organ in your body? Yes, skin is an organ and actually quite an amazing one serving many important functions in the body. Foremost, the epidermis (outer layer) acts as a barrier, protecting the body's internal parts...
Sleep plays a vital role in good health and well-being throughout your life. It is essential for mental and physical health, quality of life, and safety. During sleep, your body is working to support healthy brain function and maintain your physical health. The consequences of not enough sleep...
According to the National Institutes of Health, the incidence of cancer increases as we age. In fact, people over 65 account for 60% of all newly diagnosed malignancies and 70% of all cancer deaths. Mutations and other changes in DNA are at the root of cells becoming...